I have read numerous books on the pros and cons of getting representation with a literary agent. Would any of you care to give advice on whether or not an agent is a good idea? I understand they work ...

I have reached a point in writing a TV serial where I'm considering looking for an agent to represent me, but I'm not sure how much I should have to show in order to do so. Obviously in order to find ...

This is still all in the realm of the hypothetical, but given that it becomes closer to the reality, I'm very curious...
Let's say you have two new, previously unpublished and unrepresented authors ...

How can I find a British agency to represent me as a writer in Russia in order to publish a book there (a book written originally in Russian)? Do such agencies exist?
I understand that it does sound ...

I submitted the manuscript of my first, never yet published, novel to a big writing contest whose outcome will only be revealed in December, and may lead to a publishing.
Now, I'm unsure of what to ...

Most publishers insist that first-time writers approach via a literary agent. However, all the literary agents I have contacted claim to be too busy to take on new clients, as they receive hundreds or ...

If two authors collaborate, and each of them already has an agent - then who handles the collaborative work?
Do the authors decide to be jointly represented under one of their two agents? If that's ...

I'm trying to write a summary of my book's plot for a query letter to literary agents, but my plot is extremely hard to summarize.
The reason is that the plot is fast-paced, erratic, and constantly ...

I've been writing a novel that addresses some very current themes. My belief is that if I can get it out there quickly, it will succeed well. I'm working on it frantically, but will agents consider ...

A lot of people recommend agents. I've heard advice that an agent's job involves a lot more than just finding a publisher for your novel, but no one really says what else their job entails. What else ...

Are there any specific signs (singular or groups of) that I should pay attention to when it comes to agents?
I have read about agents who work for less reputable publishing houses, charging fees for ...